M1 Abrams Cross Stitch Pattern | The Abrams Main Battle Tank

🔎 The M1 Abrams Cross Stitch Pattern is the perfect way to pay homage to one of the most iconic tanks in history, the Abrams Main Battle Tank. This pattern features intricate detailing and vibrant colors, making it a perfect challenge for experienced stitchers and a fascinating project for beginners. Stitch your own version of this impressive military vehicle and display it proudly in your home or give it as a unique gift to any military enthusiast. Take on this project and show your appreciation for the powerful and legendary Abrams Main Battle Tank. 🔔 Only digital format. 🔎 The cross stitch pattern comes in .PDF format. ★ Specification of this cross-stitch pattern for different types of fabric • Fabric: Aida. • Colors: 10. Palette: DMC. • Size: 150 × 75 stitches. ★ Finished size will vary depending on the count fabric/canvas you choose. ✔ 14 count ⇒ Size: 10.71 × 5.36 inches | 27.2 × 13.61 cm ✔ 16 count ⇒ Size: 9.38 × 4.69 inches | 23.81 × 11.91 cm ✔ 18 count ⇒ Size: 8.33 × 4.17 inches | 21.16 × 10.59 cm 💾 5 PDF includes: 1. FIVE SCHEMES: • Color Blocks with Symbols. • Color Symbols. • Color Blocks. • Color Crosses. • Black and White Symbols. 2. Color photo for reference. 3. List of DMC thread colors (instruction and key section). 🔔 Please note this is a digital pattern only! No fabric, floss, or other materials are included in the listing. ⛔ Returns & exchanges. This is a digital product and I don’t accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. ❤ Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. ××××××××××× ✎ Reference Information. 🔎 The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) and named for General Creighton Abrams. Initial models of the M1 were armed with a 105 mm M68 gun, while later variants feature a license-produced Rheinmetall 120 mm L/44 designated M256. 🔎 The M1 Abrams was developed from the failed MBT-70 project that intended to replace the obsolete M60 tank. There are three main operational Abrams versions, the M1, M1A1, and M1A2, with each new iteration seeing improvements in armament, protection, and electronics. 🔎 The Abrams was to be replaced in U.S. Army service by the XM1202 Mounted Combat System, but since that project was canceled, the Army has opted to continue maintaining and operating the M1 series for the foreseeable future by upgrading with improved optics, armor, and firepower. 🔎 The M1 Abrams entered service in 1980 and serves as the main battle tank of the United States Army and formerly of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The Abrams was first used in combat by the U.S. in the Gulf War and later, both the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War, while other countries deploying Abrams tanks have been Iraq in the war against the Islamic State and Saudi Arabia in the Yemeni Civil War. 🔎 The “Warhammer” was an M1A1 Abrams tank that served with the 1st Tank Platoon, 34th Armor Battalion, 1st Armored Division during the Gulf War in 1991. Information about the tank’s specific actions during the war is limited. However, it is known that the tank: • Participated in the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. • Was one of many tanks that played a role in the coalition victory. The “Warhammer” is a symbol of the courage and professionalism of American tankers. Additional details: • The tank was named after the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop miniature wargame. • Its crew was known for their sense of humor and morale. • The tank was photographed extensively during the war, and its images have become iconic symbols of the Gulf War. The “Warhammer” is no longer in service, but its legacy lives on. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by American soldiers in the Gulf War and the importance of armored warfare in modern combat.